hi guys,

on an emailed flyer from Maplins i spotted they are knocking out non contact ac voltage testers which also have a handy LED torch built in for the cost of some shrapnel so given recent discussions i'm doing my public service bit (but i'd still double check with a neon )

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...2&T=-377962

they are also doing the Fluke version for

Edited March 23, 200818 yr by arfur mo

voltsticks as they are better known are non contact.

voltsticks as they are better known are non contact.

i know them as 'hot fingers' but can't remember where that description came from, it just stuck, might have been what a sparks called it or an early version made by MK or Rolston Tools perhaps?

regs

alan

I used to have a

I used to have a

was that one of those screwdrivers with batteries in called a "7 in 1"? checks microwave leakage and continuity - on anything under 100 meg ohms but will tell you your extension lead definitely has power on it (but not definitely note ) without touching anythink likely to be live.

can buy them now

http://www.voltstick.co.uk/product_voltstick_CIE_BP_117.htm[/url]

Link to Volt stick

Pete